Fragrance comparison

Cherry Blossom vs Joy

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Cherry Blossom

The Dua Brand

3.333 votes

Rank #63,972 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Joy

Phytoderm

3.6319 votes

Rank #55,122 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joy takes 2 of 2 categories.

Cherry Blossom
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joy
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cherry Blossom0/2

Joy2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Joy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Joy

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cherry BlossomThe Dua Brand

JoyPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

3.63/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

26%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerJoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

green77%

ozonic69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Calabrian bergamotCherry BlossomWoody NotesWhite MuskWatermelonVioletRosePear

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Brazilian OrangePearGreen LeavesMelon

Heart

Green AppleLotusRed FruitsWatermelonCaramel

Base

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Violet and Pear. Durations are only published for Cherry Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring88

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Cherry Blossom captures an upbeat, dewy spring morning in a concentrated extrait de parfum. A sharp initial spritz of Calabrian bergamot quickly yields to mouthwatering watermelon and crisp green pear. Soon, tender cherry blossom petals and delicate rose bring a clean floral core that feels airy rather t…

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Joy by Phytoderm is a floral-fruity scent for women featuring an optimistic mix of melon, pear, and caramel. It offers a light, refreshing profile that works well for casual daytime wear during warm spring and summer months. The composition settles into a soft vanilla and cedar base, creating a subtle, clean presence …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Blossom or Joy?

Joy takes 2 of 2 categories. Cherry Blossom is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Joy is rated 3.63/5 from 19 votes. Choose Cherry Blossom for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joy for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Cherry Blossom and Joy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Violet and Pear.

Is Cherry Blossom or Joy better for summer or winter?

Cherry Blossom suits daytime wear; Joy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Blossom and Joy?

Cherry Blossom features Calabrian bergamot, Cherry Blossom, Woody Notes, White Musk and Watermelon. Joy has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Pear, Green Leaves and Melon, heart notes of Green Apple, Lotus, Red Fruits and Watermelon, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Jasmine and Cedar.